Seoul to Kathmandu (ICN–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ICN–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 2,465 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air | 2 | 789 | 8h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · KTM: +0545
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 2.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
South Korean passport holders need a visa to enter Nepal. A visa on arrival is available at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu and at land borders. Fees are $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, or $125 for 90 days, payable in USD cash or by card. Complete the online arrival form at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np before travel to skip the manual form queue. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with one blank page.
At the airport, use the electronic kiosks to scan your passport and print a receipt, then proceed to the visa payment counter and immigration. Have your passport photo on your phone or printed (the kiosk has a camera if needed). Trekking permits (TIMS card, NPR 2,000 for organized groups or NPR 3,000 for individuals) are required for most trekking routes and are obtained in Kathmandu at the Nepal Tourism Board office or through your trekking agency. National park entry fees are $30 per person for most parks including Sagarmatha (Everest) and Annapurna.
No direct flights connect South Korea to Nepal. Route through Bangkok (3 hours to KTM), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Doha, with total travel times of 10 to 16 hours. Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR), trading at roughly 135 NPR per $1. ATMs in Kathmandu and Pokhara are common but often have withdrawal limits of NPR 10,000 to NPR 35,000 per transaction. Carry USD or EUR as backup for trekking areas where ATMs do not exist. No mandatory vaccinations, but hepatitis A and typhoid shots are a good idea.
AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.
ICN–KTM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ICN to KTM
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ICN to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to KTM ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,465 miles (3,966 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.